Ironbird Podcast
Episodes
The Tech Mistakes Holding Aviation Businesses Back
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buying more software will not fix broken processes.In this episode of the Iron Bird Podcast, Dan Harris sits down with Greg Jarrett, CEO of Stack Aero...
Who To Call When Your Airplane Breaks
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aircraft don’t need major failures to disrupt operations.In many cases, it’s the smallest maintenance issue that causes the biggest problems.In th...
How Aircraft Owners Accidentally Trigger Millions in Tax (And How to Avoid It)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aircraft ownership can create massive financial exposure long before the first flight.In this episode of the Iron Bird Podcast, Dan Harris sits down w...
What Airplane Owners Get Wrong About Winglets
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are winglets really worth it, or are most aircraft owners thinking about them the wrong way?In this episode of the Iron Bird Podcast, Dan Harris break...
How the Ultra-Wealthy Buy Time, Access, and Unforgettable Experiences | Simon Blackford, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Ellidore
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luxury is easy to fake. Trust is not.In this episode of the Iron Bird Podcast, Dan Harris sits down with Simon Blackford, co-founder of Ellidore, a lu...
Turning Aviation Chaos into Calm
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mechanical issues happen. What matters is whether you can recover fast without forcing the customer to eat the cost.In this episode of the Iron Bird P...
What’s Broken in Private Jet Charter
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most charter sales don’t fail because of price.They fail because the process makes customers give up.In this episode of the Iron Bird Podcast, Dan H...
What’s Really Happening inAI and Aviation
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is everywhere in aviation right now. Most of it sounds impressive. Very little of it actually works at scale.In this episode of the Iron Bird Podca...
Aircraft Operations with MySky
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Iron Bird Podcast, Dan Harris sits down with Jean De Looz, COO of MySky, for a deep, practical conversation on aircraft finance...
Inside Flyhouse: The Reality of Real-Time Pricing
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Private aviation is packed with advanced machines… and surprisingly archaic software.In this episode, Dan Harris sits down with Flyhouse Co-CTOs Des...
How Magellan Jets Broke The Mold
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008, the economy was collapsing — and Anthony Tivnan decided to launch a private jet company.Today, Magellan Jets moves over $150 million in ann...
Where Maintenance Meets Safety: Culture, Communication, and the Real Risk
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Safety is not a department. It is an enterprise system.In this live panel, Dan Harris sits down with Al Mann, Rob Cox, and Michael Parrish to map what...
Tech vs. Touch: What Private Jet Flyers Still Expect
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digitization is changing how private aviation sells, books, and delivers service. The hard part is doing it without losing the human touch. In this li...
Private Jet Trends 2025: What the Data Is Really Saying
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Private Jet Trends 2025: What the Data Is Really SayingLive from NBAA Las Vegas, Dan Harris sits down with two of the most data-driven minds in privat...
Inside the Biggest Aviation Acquisition of the Year: Flyhouse x Sun Air Jets
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live from NBAA in partnership with FlyhousePrivate aviation is entering a new era — one driven by integration, scale, and service.In this l...
Curt Marker: Insights from 10,000 hours
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Curt Marker Balances Jets, Real Estate, and ReputationGuest: Curt Marker, Pilot & Real Estate InvestorHost: Dan Harris, IronBird Partners Podc...
Kimberly Herrell, Schubach Aviation – Built to Lead, Built to Last
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your private jet client knows more than your sales team?In this episode, Dan Harris speaks with Kimberly Herrell, CEO of Schubach Av...
Casey Miller, Latitude33 – The Power of Growing on Purpose
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Casey Miller, Founder & President, Latitude 33 AviationHost: Dan Harris, Iron Bird Partners PodcastSome people enter aviation through sprea...
What Every Private Jet Owner Gets Wrong About Safety
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve vetted the aircraft. You’ve seen the badge. You think you're covered.But what if the biggest threat to your safety isn’t mechanical — i...
Beyond Service: The Real Role of a Private Jet FA
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Service might wow your guests. But safety? That’s what saves them.In this powerhouse episode of the Ironbird Podcast, host Daniel Harris sits down w...
Inside Cabo: Real Estate and the Private Jet Lifestyle
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cabo may look like a developed luxury destination—but according to Barrie Livingstone, it's still in its early stages of transformation. In this...
The Bark Air Story of Elevated Dog Travel
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your dog could fly private—in the cabin, with gourmet snacks, massage, and a concierge team trained just for them?In this episode of the Iro...
The Truth About Private Jet Pricing
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind every luxury jet experience lies a maze of contracts, options, and... gotchas. So how do high-net-worth travelers, charter clients, and operato...
The Backup Plan Every Private Jet Traveler Needs
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every private flight looks smooth—until it isn’t. A mechanical delay. A grounded jet. A last-minute scramble to recover the trip. What do you do n...
How the Ultra-Wealthy are Entertained at 40,000 Feet
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the ultra-wealthy, private aviation is about effortless luxury—but in-flight entertainment has often failed to keep up. Whether it’s geo-block...
The Truth About Owning & Operating Gulfstreams – Insights from PrimeJet
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Owning a Gulfstream sounds like the ultimate luxury—but what does it actually take to manage, maintain, and operate one? In this episode of the Iron...
The Future of Private Jet Travel: Insights from Ironbird Partners & Amalfi Jets
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Ironbird Podcast, where we break down the business and strategy of private aviation. Hosted by Daniel Harris in our ...
How Big Data is Reshaping Private Jet Charter and Ownership
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of the Ironbird Podcast, recorded live from the NBAA event in Las Vegas with our co-sponsor, FlyHouse! This time, we sit ...
Private Jet Operators or Private Jet Broker? Which one fits best?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When booking a private jet, should you work with a charter broker or go directly to a charter operator? 🤔 In this episode of the Ironbird Podcast, ...
AI and the Future of Aviation Technology: FL3XX and MOOVE
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how AI is transforming the private aviation industry in this episode of the Ironbird Podcast. Join us as we talk with experts from FL3XX and ...
Private Jet Charter 101: Everything you need to know
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special solo episode, 'Charter 101,' we dive into everything you need to know about private jet charter. From understanding different aircraft...
Airplane Operator to Tech Company - Jack Lambert with FlyHouse - Ironbird Private Jet Podcast
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ironbird Podcast, we sit down with Jack Lambert, the visionary CEO behind FlyHouse, to discuss how the company is changing the ...
Navigating Aircraft Financing - Paul Nolta - JP Morgan - Ironbird Private Jet Podcast
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ironbird Podcast, we sit down with Paul Nolta, Vice President of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to dive deep into the world of priva...
The New Age of Aircraft Sales Executives - Charlie Foulkrod at Avjet Global
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ironbird Podcast, we dive into the evolving world of private jet sales with Charlie Foulkrod, a dynamic next-gen executive at A...
Truths About Private Jet Charter and Ownership - Tim Lomakin - Foundation Aviation
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the hidden truths of private jet charter and ownership with Tim Lomakin, CEO of Foundation Aviation, in this episode of the Ironbird Podcast. ...
Ironbird Private Jet Podcast - Ben Klein - Aero
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ironbird Podcast, host Daniel Harris sits down with Ben Klein, the CEO of Aero, to explore the future of semi-private aviation....
Stephen Hofer - Business Aviation Super Lawyer
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsored by Video Valet: We're excited to partner with Video Valet, the ultimate solution for your inflight entertainment needs. As a special off...
Ironbird Private Jet Podcast - David Bilson TransExec Private Jets
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn more about flying privately the right way? Go to our website at www.flyironbird.com to learn more. Join Daniel Harris, CEO of Ironbird...
Adam Parnes - The Private Jet Whisperer
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 The Iron Bird Podcast: Unveiling the Secrets of Aircraft Maintenance with “The Aircraft Whisperer” ✈️ Welcome to another insightful epis...
Jamie Gibson - Secrets from the Flightess, the premier private jet flight attendant
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Secrets from the Flightess: the premier private jet flight attendant ✈️ Welcome back to another episode of "The Ironbird Podcast&quo...
Joe Park - Aviation Tax Guidance
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The Ironbird Podcast," where we dive deep into the business aviation world and explore the intricate financial landscapes that s...
Brant Dahlfors - Four Decades of Jet Transactions
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to stay current on Private Aviation prices in the market? Download our Free State of Aviation Market Analysis, updated quarterly, here - h...
Ben Harrow - President of Pam Jets
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PAM Jets President and how focusing on 91 operations is their path forward. Want our State of Aviation 2024 free analysis? Access it here - https://...